From the desk of Stephen King: “In the summer of 1999, I was struck by a careless driver and nearly killed while taking my daily walk. It was ten months before I was able to work productively again. Some years later, a good friend of mine, audio reader Frank Muller, suffered terrible head injuries as […]

The Horror Writers Association recently released a new edition of its classic how-to manual on creating dark literature. On Writing Horror (Writer’s Digest Books, 2006), edited by the HWA and noted author and instructor Mort Castle, is available now at your favorite bookseller.
On Writing Horror, Second Edition, features essays on the genre and craft by […]

The Horror Writers Association has released a revised handbook designed to help writers improve their dark fiction and understand the market, as well as deepen their appreciation for horror literature.
On Writing Horror features the experience and wisdom of Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Joe R. Lansdale, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Ramsey Campbell, Tom Monteleone, and […]

The International Horror Guild Awards were presented on Thursday evening, November 2, at the Renaissance Hotel during the World Fantasy Convention in Austin, TX. Nominations for the IHG are derived from recommendations made by the public, which are then considered by a selections of jurors. This year’s judges included Edward Bryant, Stefan R. Dziemianowicz, […]

The British Fantasy Society has announced the winners of the British Fantasy Award for 2006. The presentations were made at Fantasycon 30 in Nottingham on 24th September.
Best Novel: ‘The August Derleth Fantasy Award’:
Neil Gaiman, Anansi Boys
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Best Novella:
Stuart Young, ‘The Mask Behind the Face’
The Mask Behind the Face & Other Stories (Pendragon Press)
Best Anthology:
Allen Ashley, The […]